Ford Ranger (Ford) - Window Closing Hazard (2024)
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2024 FORD RANGER
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2024
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 FORD RANGER vehicles due to visibility:power window devices and controls issues. A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024 Ranger and 2024 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the windows may not automatically reverse after detecting an object. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 13, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C24.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026